Countdown to Freedom
About this ebook
Three, two, one . . . uh oh!
It's the Fourth of July and Michael, Justin, and Sadie are on a mission to earn one of the most important Junior Rangers badges for firework safety. Michael even built his own epic cannon he proudly calls Old Glory! The problem is it's not exactly legal. Michael's disappointment only grows when he discovers his neighbor, Edgar, shows off his backyard full of perfectly approved fireworks. Michael makes a risky choice and when things go from exciting to explosive he'll have to confront his actions.
Meanwhile, inside the safety of their hamster mansion, Merle and Pearl enjoy a laugh-out-loud American history lesson from the cybersquirrels, featuring the legendary George Washinsquirrel! Their patriotic adventure sparks a big question: Is freedom the ability to do whatever you want or is true freedom found in making the right choices?
- Book #17 in the popular Christian kids' book series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor from the co-creator of VeggieTales
- Cute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers
- Positive messages that promote biblical values
- Young readers will learn about doing the right thing and being a good citizen in this Independence Day escapade
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About the author
As co-creator of VeggieTales, co-founder of Big Idea and the voice of the beloved Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been dedicated to helping parents pass on wholesome values to their kids through storytelling for over two decades. Mike currently serves as the assistant professor of film and animation at Lipscomb University. The Dead Sea Squirrels is Mike's first kids' book series, which he has been delighted to write from the home he shares with his wife, Lisa, and two children in Franklin, Tennessee. Mike and his creative team are currently developing The Dead Sea Squirrels animated series.
